Beyond the Code E73: Justin Wales Just Dropped The Crypto Legal Handbook V2
In this episode of Beyond the Code, I’m joined once again by Justin Wales, Head of Legal for the Americas at Crypto.com and author of the Crypto Legal Handbook — now in its newly released second edition.
Justin and I dive into:
The real-world impact of the SEC's changing posture on crypto enforcement;
Why version 2 of the Crypto Legal Handbook is more than just a light update — and how it was rewritten to reflect today’s evolving landscape;
Crypto.com’s legal journey through Wells notices, proactive litigation, and ultimately a no-action letter;
How the shift in administration is restoring confidence and innovation to the U.S. crypto ecosystem;
The tension between traditional finance and crypto-native companies;
Big Law, legal rankings, and why the current system of legal prestige is broken;
And a candid take on what excites Justin about the future — including AI x crypto, real product innovation, and global regulatory convergence.
We also plug some amazing legal tools like Justin’s AI-powered GPT search tool for the Crypto Legal Handbook and Crystal, the AI platform purpose-built for crypto lawyers.
Whether you’re in-house, in practice, or just trying to understand the regulatory momentum in crypto today, this episode is essential listening.
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